New Hampshire Electrician Pay by Trade
Updated 2026-10-29 · 0 trades with 5+ disclosed-pay postings
The New Hampshire electrician labor market
New Hampshire is a low-tax, Boston-spillover electrician market where the Seacoast commercial corridor, healthcare systems, and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard sustain demand. The Manchester–Nashua–Portsmouth triangle benefits from Massachusetts contractors and workers crossing the border both ways, with commercial, hospital (Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Elliot), and distribution-center work providing steady volume. The shipyard in Kittery-adjacent waters (Maine side, NH labor shed) employs marine-electrical specialists; the White Mountains tourism economy generates seasonal residential and hospitality work. Licensing is state-level (journeyman, master) with consistent enforcement — portable statewide. No income tax and no sales tax make nominal rates stretch far. Union density is modest outside public work and the shipyard (locals include Local 490 Concord/Manchester-area, Local 104 Northeast linemen coverage); state prevailing wage is narrow. Data centers are limited but the Seacoast's power and Boston proximity attract enterprise facilities. Workforce dynamics track the Boston metro's overflow: rates shadow Massachusetts at a discount, apprentice pipelines are small but adequate, and the shipyard plus healthcare institutional work anchors the steadiest careers. For electricians, shipyard marine-electrical and Seacoast commercial tickets lead; the tax structure makes mid-range nominal rates genuinely competitive on take-home.
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Frequently asked questions
What does an electrician make in New Hampshire?
Based on 0 disclosed-pay postings tracked by ElectricianDB, the median hourly pay for journeyman electrician work in New Hampshire is $0.00/hr. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a statewide electrician median of $30.21/hr.
Where are the highest-paying electrician jobs in New Hampshire?
The strongest recent postings cluster around New Hampshire. Top-end rates on active postings run above the $0.00/hr median — see the highest-paying openings listed on this page for current examples.
Which employers pay electricians the most in New Hampshire?
Among employers with repeated postings in New Hampshire, a mix of regional contractors show the highest average disclosed minimums. Averages reflect posted ranges, not verified take-home pay.
Do you need a New Hampshire electrician license to work there?
Most states require a license for unsupervised electrical work, and requirements vary by state and municipality — see our step-by-step licensing pathway for New Hampshire for the exact hours, exam, and fees.
What's the prevailing wage for electricians in New Hampshire?
Prevailing-wage coverage depends on federal and state funding rules that differ by project and jurisdiction — see New Hampshire prevailing wage rates for the current determinations.
How many electrician jobs are posted in New Hampshire right now?
ElectricianDB is currently tracking 0 disclosed-pay journeyman electrician postings in New Hampshire. Counts change as contractors post and fill roles.